Teacher – Writer – Humanitarian

2018, Let’s Go!

I love starting out a brand new year with thinking about my hopes, dreams, and goals. Some are realistic, while others take a little longer to achieve. I believe it is important to write down and visualize “your plans” for the year. However, I keep in mind that everything is on God’s timing and fully embrace His love and plan. As someone with a type-A personality, I have a hard time letting go of control. It is one of my goals to work on in 2018 🙂

Before I state my hopes, dreams, and goals, I always choose my focus word of the year. This word will guide the next 365 days. Sometimes these words just come to me, because of their meaning. Sometimes I have to think deep into my soul and ask what is it I need in my life? My 2018 word of the year is faith. As simple as it sounds, I want to use 2018 to grow my faith in God and His timing. In addition, I have a guiding question that allows me to center my year around. This year, it is: what can I do to change the world?

In 2018, I would like to:

Love more

Let go of control

Work less and enjoy life more

Start the steps of getting my pilot’s license

Volunteer at least twice a month

Obtain my graduate certificate in middle grades education

Work on my novel and book series

Exercise and adapt a healthier lifestyle

Read more!

Become a better person, teacher, and writer

Continue writing for Forsyth Magazines

Travel to at least two more states

Save more money for the future

Pass my PRAXIS II exam

Laugh more

Give thanks for all the blessings in my life

Be a greater advocate for mental health, active and nonactive military members, and homelessness

Write at least three times a week

Practice empathy more often

Smile at least once a day

What is your focus word and guiding question for 2018? What do you hope to accomplish in the new year?